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Hazardous drinking rates across the country are down at the same time vaping has increased

19 November 2025

Hazardous drinking rates across the country are down at the same time vaping has increased

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An increase in cannabis use in the workplace is sparking concern ahead of Christmas "dos"
	19 Nov: An increase in cannabis use in the workplace is sparking concern ahead of Christmas "dos"... more

The Aged Care Commissioner's criticised a Balclutha resthome, where a 92-year-old resident was overdosed with fentanyl patches
	18 Nov: The Aged Care Commissioner's criticised a Balclutha resthome, where a 92-year-old resident was overdosed with fentanyl patches... more

It could takes weeks or months to control a superbug outbreak at Christchurch Hospital
	18 Nov: It could takes weeks or months to control a superbug outbreak at Christchurch Hospital... more

Medical research in Canterbury has received a 1.5 million dollar boost
	18 Nov: Medical research in Canterbury has received a 1.5 million dollar boost... more

Nurse practitioners can now prescribe more medicines, under legislation passed last week
	17 Nov: Nurse practitioners can now prescribe more medicines, under legislation passed last week... more

A superbug outbreak at Christchurch Hospital is linked to a larger cluster, in Auckland
	17 Nov: A superbug outbreak at Christchurch Hospital is linked to a larger cluster, in Auckland... more

A glimmer of hope for young children suffering respiratory illnesses, as a new medication is under consideration
	16 Nov: A glimmer of hope for young children suffering respiratory illnesses, as a new medication is under consideration... more

The final phase of a 160-million dollar upgrade to Massey University's veterinary facilities has officially opened
	16 Nov: The final phase of a 160-million dollar upgrade to Massey University's veterinary facilities has officially opened... more

One new case of measles has been confirmed in Wellington, with two airports as locations of interest
	15 Nov: One new case of measles has been confirmed in Wellington, with two airports as locations of interest... more

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